US Bridges

Bruhl RD over Bogue Falaya River

FairPosted for load

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.5 M East of LA 25 · Structure no. 625230352900901

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
1989 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bruhl RD over Bogue Falaya River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bruhl RD over Bogue Falaya River in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 165 by 2009. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBruhl RD
CrossesBogue Falaya River
Location1.5 M East of LA 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySt. Tammany Parish
StateLouisiana
Coordinates30.58468, -90.14902
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.3 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (1989)
Projected traffic165 by 2009
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bruhl RD over Bogue Falaya River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bruhl RD over Bogue Falaya River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Bruhl RD over Bogue Falaya River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (1989 count).

How long is Bruhl RD over Bogue Falaya River?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bruhl RD over Bogue Falaya River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.